# Rent Manager

Rent Manager is a property management software with robust accounting for residential and commercial portfolios. Rated 4.5/5 on G2. Profile: pricing, features, and user sentiment.

**Category:** Property management software  
**Vendor:** London Computer Systems (LCS)  
**Founded:** 1988 (LCS); Rent Manager launched late 1980s  
**HQ:** Cincinnati, Ohio, US  
**Website:** https://www.rentmanager.com  


## About

Rent Manager is a comprehensive property management software platform developed and maintained by London Computer Systems (LCS), a Cincinnati, Ohio-based software company. Rent Manager has been in operation since 1988 and is one of the longest-running property management platforms in the US market. The platform handles residential, commercial, mixed-use, and self-storage properties with deep accounting tools, maintenance tracking, and tenant management. LCS is an employee-owned company, which is unusual in the PE-dominated proptech space. Rent Manager is known for deep customization capability and strong accounting that supports complex CAM (common area maintenance) reconciliation for commercial properties. It serves property management companies from 50 units to 50,000+ units.

## Ratings

| Source | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.5/5 | ~280 |
| Capterra | 4.5/5 | ~350 |

## Funding

Private (employee-owned, no external funding)

## Viability

Exceptional stability. Employee-owned company with 35+ years of operation, no VC or PE pressure. One of the most stable choices in property management software for operators who want long-term continuity.

## Pricing

Rent Manager charges per unit per month, approximately $1.50/unit with minimums. A 200-unit portfolio might pay $300-$400/month. Commercial operators with complex accounting needs find value at these rates. Annual contracts are standard.

| Plan | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Rent Manager Online | ~$1.50/unit/mo | Cloud-based access, any portfolio size |
| Rent Manager Desktop | Custom (perpetual license) | On-premise installations |

## What reviewers say

_~630 G2 and Capterra reviews, 2025-2026_

**Praised:**
- Deepest accounting tools in the SMB-to-mid-market segment
- Excellent CAM reconciliation for commercial portfolios
- Long-tenured support team with deep product knowledge
- Employee ownership model means less pressure to upsell

**Complaints:**
- Interface can feel dated compared to DoorLoop or Buildium
- Learning curve is steeper than modern alternatives
- On-premise version requires IT management

## Compliance

- **SOC 2:** Yes
- **GDPR:** Yes
- **HIPAA:** N/A
- **SSO:** Yes

## Integrations

- QuickBooks (limited)
- Zego (payments)
- TransUnion
- ClickPay
- Property management integrations via API
- Self-storage portal integrations
- ILS (Zillow, Apartments.com)

## FAQs

### Is Rent Manager good for commercial properties?

Yes. Rent Manager has some of the deepest commercial property management features including CAM reconciliation, triple-net lease support, and custom charge types.

### Does Rent Manager work for self-storage?

Yes. Rent Manager supports self-storage with gate access integration, unit availability management, and storage-specific lease terms.

### How does Rent Manager compare to Yardi?

Both handle complex portfolios. Yardi is typically chosen for very large institutional portfolios. Rent Manager offers comparable depth at a lower price point for mid-size operators.


## Sources

- [Rent Manager website](https://www.rentmanager.com): Product and pricing overview
- [G2 Rent Manager reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/rent-manager/reviews): User reviews